Beth Mooney scored a determined century and partnered with Alana King for a record ninth-wicket stand, helping Australia recover to reach 221 for nine in 50 overs against Pakistan at the ICC Women’s World Cup at R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday. Australia was struggling at 76 for seven before Mooney and King added 106 runs, setting a new Women’s ODI record for the ninth wicket. Mooney finished with 109 off 114 balls for her first World Cup hundred, while King contributed an unbeaten 51, the highest score by a number 10 or lower in Women’s ODIs.
Earlier, Pakistan captain Fatima Sana’s choice to bowl first paid off as the Australian top order collapsed. Nashra Sandhu led the bowling with three wickets for 37 runs, and Rameen Shamim and Fatima Sana took two wickets each. Mooney’s late partnership with King lifted Australia to a defendable total. At stumps, Australia’s 221 for nine featured a standout rescue effort after early setbacks.
Earlier, Pakistan captain Fatima Sana’s choice to bowl first paid off as the Australian top order collapsed. Nashra Sandhu led the bowling with three wickets for 37 runs, and Rameen Shamim and Fatima Sana took two wickets each. Mooney’s late partnership with King lifted Australia to a defendable total. At stumps, Australia’s 221 for nine featured a standout rescue effort after early setbacks.
